Salvia clevelandii, Cleveland Sage
Salvia clevelandii, Cleveland Sage
A fast growing highly aromatic species of the sage. Grows up to four feet high and eight feet wide with aromatic gray-green foliage and profuse golf ball-shaped clusters of electric blue-purple flowers. Prune bush in late fall back to one third or more when the plant is young. When the plant has reached maturity prune only the tips.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Salvia clevelandii |
| Common Name | Cleveland sage |
| Native to | San Diego and south, Baja California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 5-6' x 6-8' |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Tolerates many soils, prefers fast drainage |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flowering Months | Spring, Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Summer semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20 F |
| Attracts pollinators | Birds, butterflies, bees |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | SD County |
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Salvia clevelandii, Cleveland Sage
A fast growing highly aromatic species of the sage. Grows up to four feet high and eight feet wide with aromatic gray-green foliage and profuse golf ball-shaped clusters of electric blue-purple flowers. Prune bush in late fall back to one third or more when the plant is young. When the plant has reached maturity prune only the tips.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Salvia clevelandii |
| Common Name | Cleveland sage |
| Native to | San Diego and south, Baja California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 5-6' x 6-8' |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Tolerates many soils, prefers fast drainage |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flowering Months | Spring, Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Summer semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20 F |
| Attracts pollinators | Birds, butterflies, bees |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | SD County |